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Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will know how to:

Explain why developing a strategic plan is important for your organization – regardless of size

Distinguish between a strategic plan and an operational plan

Describe the key steps to developing a strategic plan

Outline the core elements of a strategic plan

Be ready to move forward in establishing a plan and process to develop a strategic plan for your own organization

About Course

Strategic Planning is a critical function of the board and one of the most crucial documents for an organization. This course is designed to take you through the essential factors and stages to ensure you and your organization can develop a strategic plan that will create a framework for making decisions and staying on purpose.

Course Curriculum

This course provides a list of online and downloadable resources, including a course transcript.

  • Part 1: Strategic Planning Overview

  • Part 2: The Strategic Planning Process

  • Part 3: Critical Success Factors

  • Part 4: Considerations in the Plan

Individual Course Price

$99

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Course Access & Duration

This course is online and self-paced, meaning that you can take it at anytime and anywhere. It will take approximately 1.5 hours to complete it. You have 1 year (365 days) to complete the course from the date of purchase before it will automatically expire in your account.
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Course Level/Prerequisites/Final Exam

This is an introductory level course. A Certificate of Completion is issued once you pass the final exam with a mark of 70% of higher. Recommended companion courses are; Case for Support, Writing Effective Policies and Procedures

Certification Credits

This training may be used to meet the requirements for:

  • Certified in Volunteer Administration (CVA) credential. For more details about the CVA program and renewal requirements, visit www.CVAcert.org or email [email protected].

  • Continuing education certification may be eligible through the Professional Administrators of Volunteer Resources – Ontario (PAVRO). For more information, please email [email protected].

  • Participation in the course is applicable for 2 points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification. For more information, please contact CFRE at [email protected]

About Course Author

Juanita Gledhill is a skilled facilitator and accomplished public speaker, Juanita has delivered workshops and education sessions for staff, management and boards of directors on a wide range of subjects related to Strategic Planning, Human Resources Policies, Organizational Effectiveness, Leadership Skills, and Governance Practices. Juanita holds an Honours B.A. in English and Political Science from McMaster University, Certification in Human Resources Management from Mohawk College and received her CHRP designation in January 2004 and her CHRL designation in 2014. Juanita is the recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal (2002) for community service. In February 2004, Juanita was awarded the Ross A. Hennigar Memorial Award by the Human Resources Professional Association, in recognition of her academic, career and community service achievements in the field of Human Resources. In 2007, Juanita was a nominee for the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce HR Hero Award. In November 2013, the Canadian Society of Training and Development (CSTD) awarded a Silver Medal in the Category of Blended Learning projects to MCC Group Inc. and the Ontario Real Estate Associate (OREA) for their web based three part tutorial Nimble Decision Making for association boards of directors.

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